Friday, March 19, 2010

Show and Tell Friday... gotta love a Bargin

Hi lovely ladies

I just wanted to share a revamp I did yesterday afternoon, so I thought I would add it too Cindy from My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday.. I'm actually really enjoying participating in this and think of things during the week you may like to read and what id like to share

I got these 3 chairs from ebay.. a steal at $20 for the 3.. and I went to Bunnings (a hardware store) and got A STAPLE GUN wow am I sooo chuffed or what? So this is my first time recovering like this.... (so I thought i'd give it a go... bite the bullet and get over my fear lol oh...and I got tired of looking at the drab fabric that was covering them...)

I had some pretty rose fabric I had squirreled away for about forever...I know you have them too.. dont you? ya know the fabric you find that you can't live without BUT have no idea what your going to do with?

Waiting for the new covers the dry.. I sprayed them with lavender water.. gets out creases

and smells yummy

FINISHED... not professional looking but Im happy with the result!

SO there you go... 2 hours later give or take a few minutes, and I have a new look that I love, so much better and ALOT more clean looking.... NOW I have to go and find some more fabric stasted somewhere for the smoke damaged boudoir chair i have airing on the verandah...

13 comments:

hi Vicki,this is my first visit to your lovely bolog and certainly not the last as I've become your newest follower.I do too love bargains and yours are indeed lovely ones. You did a great job with your new staple gun for being a first-timer!!! Love your rose fabric. so cottage chic!fondlyrita

Darling chairs, I love the fabric you're recovering them in! I'm with you, I looove a good bargain, it makes the hunt so much more fun! (I might need stronger glasses, I'm having a hard time seeing/reading your beautiful pink print)! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

I love the fabric you chose to recover those stools. Great transformation! One of the reasons I love refurbishing is that the pieces you transform are unique and not "cookie cutter" looking. You save money, save the environment, have fun and use them to create a beautiful cottage! Have a great weekend!

What a lovely job you have done on the stools Vicki! I love the fabric and those chairs are really neat - they are a really neat shape- I like the look- maybe bamboo under the paint?You will be using that staple gun all the time now that you have one!!

Vicki!! Nice blog. My first time here. Anyone that takes old chairs and makes them useful and pretty again always gets my attention. It is soooo planet friendly! Keep up the good work. I have joined as a follower and will put you on my sidebar.Rory

About Me

HI!! my name is Vicki and I live in the stunning Southern Highlands NSW, with my husband our daughter. I adore reviving old things, and Vintage Glamour (I'm addicted and very passionate about it) so feel free to say hi!